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the interior wall construction of a passenger railway car is provided with carpeted decorative panels which are fabricated before assembly with the interior wall construction . the attachment of the panels to the wall is provided by extrusions of rigid and resilient shape which permit the panels to be installed by snap - fit interengagement . | 1Performing Operations; Transporting
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the invention provides a new fence system permitting the construction of privacy fences ; perimeter fences ; boundary fences and rail fences using a small number of different fence elements . these elements consist of a hollow elongated post / rail element of semi - octagonal transverse cross - section ; an end cap for the element when used as a post ; an l - shaped connecting bracket ; a panel element and an end cap therefor ; a clip for fastening panel elements to the rails ; closure elements for the rails and posts that also locate and hold the panels when they are engaged in slots therein . the panels are provided near to their center with a plurality of spaced stiffening walls to resist buckling under heavy loads . | 4Fixed Constructions
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a method of producing 4 -- 1 -- 2 , 9 - dimethyl - 4 , 7 - dioxo - 8 - octahydro - 1h - pyrazinotriazin - 6 - yl ) methyl ) phenyl dihydrogen phosphate , including a step of adding a reaction mixture 1 containing - n - benzyl - 6 -- 2 , 9 - dimethyl - 4 , 7 - dioxo - 8 - octahydro - 1h - pyrazinotriazine - 1 - carboxamide , triethylamine and a solvent to a reaction mixture 2 containing a phosphorylating agent and a solvent . | 2Chemistry; Metallurgy
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a biosensor is for sensing analytes in a fluid . the biosensor may include a first structural layer having a first hydrogel , a second structural layer having a second hydrogel , and a bioactive region extending between the first structural layer and the second structural layer and having a third hydrogel . the biosensor may include a first electrode coupled to the bioactive region , and a second electrode coupled to the first structural layer and being spaced apart from the bioactive region . the second structural layer may have a through opening adjacent the bioactive region , and the bioactive region may be configured to be in fluid communication with an environment external to the biosensor for receiving the fluid comprising the analytes . | 0Human Necessities
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in a contact - type image sensor for use in a facsimile equipment or the like , the surface of the sensor is provided with a transparent film which is electroconductive and of which the surface that is in contact with the sensor elements is formed as a roughened surface capable of scattering light . by virtue of the provision of this film , static electricity generated during the running of the original is prevented from causing fluctuations in the sensor output voltage . in addition , light reflected by the surface of the transparent film is prevented from becoming directly incident on the sensor elements and , hence , from causing abnormal increases in the sensor output . | 7Electricity
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disclosed is a process of treating semiconductor substrates , including the production of pure water , a method of producing the pure water for semiconductor fabrication , and a water - producing apparatus . ammonia is catalytically oxidized in a catalytic conversion reactor to form pure water . the water is then supplied to a semiconductor fabrication process . the water - producing apparatus comprises a housing surrounding a catalytic material for adsorbing ammonia , an ammonia and oxidant source , each in communication with the housing , and an outlet for reaction products . the outlet is connected to a semiconductor processing apparatus . according to preferred embodiments of the invention , the apparatus can be a catalytic tube reactor , a fixed bed reactor or a fluidized bed reactor . this process and apparatus allows the quantity of unreacted excess oxidant to be limited , preventing undesired oxidation of low oxidation resistant metal gate electrodes during semiconductor fabrication processes , such as during wet oxidation processes like source / drain reoxidation . at the same time , the use of ammonia reactants lessens the risk of dangerous explosions and excessive boron diffusion while fabricating surface p - channel semiconductor devices . | 1Performing Operations; Transporting
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apparatus and a method are disclosed for generating energy from the essentially complete disassociation of organic matter in a plasma arc furnace operating under pyrolytic conditions . energy is produced by the disassociation in the form of synthesis gases such as hydrogen and carbon monoxide that can be used to generate electricity , and heat energy from the process and from burning the synthesis gasses are also used to generate electricity . in addition , inorganic matter that is input to the furnace is rendered ecologically and biologically safe and is extracted from the furnace to be re - cycled into new uses such as insulation and road paving material . organic matter , along with non - organic matter , is pre - processed and sized before being input to the plasma arc furnace . the pre - processed matter is fed into a molten silica bath in the furnace through hollow electrodes that are inserted into the silica bath to create the plasma arc . insertion of the matter through the hollow electrodes provides better disassociation of the waste into its basic elements for re - use , re - cycling and disposal as ecologically and biologically safe materials . | 8General tagging of new or cross-sectional technology
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a die tip of a meltblowing die is mounted on the die body to provide a residual compressive force in the die tip nosepiece thereby resisting internal extrusion pressures . | 3Textiles; Paper
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a method of making epoxy molds for making wax patterns have metal posts disposed therein which transfer compressive forces between the force applying members of the press in which the molds are located . the metal cylinders in the upper mold section have right hand screw threaded axial bores and the metal cylinders in the lower mold section have left hand screw threaded axial bores . the metal cylinders are connected together when the mold sections are poured by connecting studs which have oppositely threaded ends . after the epoxy cures , screw drivers are inserted into the threaded bores from outside the molds and the connecting studs are turned in a direction which causes the mold sections to separate in turnbuckle fashion . accurate alignment of the inner end faces of the cylinders in the parting surfaces of the mold sections is achieved by having the metal posts connected during the mold pouring steps . | 8General tagging of new or cross-sectional technology
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a refrigeration and defrost system utilizing various valves for opening a defrost line to hot gas and regulating the pressure in refrigerant lines . a slug surge suppressor is provided at several points in the defrost and refrigerant lines to alleviate hydraulic shock damage caused by liquid / gas &# 34 ; slugs &# 34 ; passing rapidly through the lines . the slugs are commonly formed by the required rapid opening of the various valve of the system . capillary passages in the suppressor resist liquid flow while allowing gas to flow freely . | 5Mechanical Engineering; Lightning; Heating; Weapons; Blasting
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an integral water circulation apparatus supplies instant hot water at hot water faucets remotely located from the building water heater through a convective circulation flow of hot water from the water heater it is therefore simpler in design , less expensive to install , and more reliable than the more complex prior art systems . it has the further advantages of not mixing heated water with cold water being supplied to cold water faucets throughout the building and of preventing cold water from flowing up the return line to the hot water faucet | 8General tagging of new or cross-sectional technology
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a chemical vapor deposition method includes a step of maintaining a hydrogen plasma at low pressure in a processing chamber . the processing chamber has a long , wide , thin geometry to favor deposition of thin - film silicon on sheet substrates over the chamber walls . the sheet substrates are moved through between ends . a pair of opposing radio frequency electrodes above and below the workpieces are electrically driven hard to generate a flat , pancaked plasma cloud in the middle spaces of the processing chamber . a collinear series of gas injector jets pointed slightly up on a silane - jet manifold introduce 100 % silane gas at high velocity from the side in order to roll the plasma cloud in a coaxial vortex . a second such silane - jet manifold is placed on the opposite side and pointed slightly down to further help roll the plasma and maintain a narrow band of silane concentration . a silane - concentration monitor observes the relative amplitudes of the spectral signatures of the silane and the hydrogen constituents in the roll - vortex plasma and outputs a process control feedback signal that is used to keep the silane in hydrogen concentration at about 6 - 7 %. | 7Electricity
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a carton is provided for holding wet books and like materials during transport to and processing at a freezing and freeze drying or vacuum drying facility . the carton is fabricated as a laminated corrugated carton from a high density polymer that may be stored in a flat condition , assembled to hold the books or like and after their processing collapsed for storage . the carton have openings throughout to facilitate extraction of fluids . the cartons are reusable as many as 20 times or more . | 5Mechanical Engineering; Lightning; Heating; Weapons; Blasting
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a method of converting piston driven engines to operate on electricity . the head is removed from the engine . a solenoid tube , approximately twice as long as the stroke of the engine piston , for identification purposes , called a double length solenoid tube or dlst is fitted with flanges approximately on each end and in the middle , and is wound with suitable wire in layers from end flanges to middle making two separate magnetic coils on the dlst a bar , which can be temporarily magnetized , for identification purposes is called the power magnet , pm is attached to a rod , which cannot be magnetized , for identification purposes , called the power rod pr is fastened to the top of the engine piston . when the engine piston approaches top dead center , tdc , the pm is in the top half of the dlst approximately at this position the bottom magnetic coil is energized pulling the pm and the pr down ; pushing the engine piston down ; turning the crankshaft from 0 degree to 180 degrees . when the engine piston is at bottom dead center , bdc , the pm is as close to the center of the crankshaft as it can be . the top coil is energized , magnetically pulling the pm the pr and the engine piston up ; turning the crankshaft from 180 degrees to 360 degrees , completing the cycle . therefore , by using a double length solenoid tube with two coils , a solenoid magnet bar 16 pushes down on the downstroke and pulls up on the upstroke to the engine piston delivering power to the crankshaft on every stroke . included in specifications is an electrical switching system , two cooling systems and a lubrication system . this method can be applied to any piston driven engine . | 7Electricity
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an apparatus includes a circuit , a code modulator , and an actuator . the circuit is operable to detect displacements of a rotating object while in motion . the circuit is operable to detect a position of the displacements and to generate a signal associated therewith . the code modulator is operable to generate a modulated signal based on the position and the displacements . the actuator is operable to apply a force to the rotating object , wherein the force is based on the modulated signal . | 6Physics
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there is disclosed a dental articulator of the arcon type having a centric lock mechanism including a pin carried on the upper frame member and a cooperative hook arm which is pivotally mounted on the lower frame member and movable between pin engaging and detenting and pin releasing positions . the latch mechanism is spring biased to restrain the hook arm in the pin detenting position from which it can be released by pressure application to overcome the resilient bias of a compression spring loading on the mechanism . the latch mechanism is operative to lock the upper and lower frame members together when the frame members are in their closed or centric position and when the frame members are open , freely permitting rotational movement of the members between the open and closed positions while , nevertheless , retaining the frames interlocked . the articulator is also disclosed with a simple fossa guide structure allowing for a limited degree of freedom of movement without any adjustment capability and , in an alternative embodiment , with fossa guides permitting the independent adjustability of the angle of the eninentia , immediate and progressive side shifts and , optionally with an entirely adjustable fossa including adjustable top and / or rear fossa guides . | 0Human Necessities
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a semi - automatic cable tie application tool including a power - actuated cylinder located within the grip portion of the housing and including a flexible cable extending between the piston rod of the cylinder and the tensioning / cutting mechanisms of the tool . the tool includes first and second pulleys for movably supporting and orienting the direction of travel of the cable . | 1Performing Operations; Transporting
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a price maintenance system and method in which price information entered into or read from a price - lookup file is shared to avoid price mismatch . the price - lookup file and price changes to the price - lookup file are shared by a point - of - service system including a bar code scanner , and a routine for printing labels . the system includes a computer coupled to the point - of - service system which updates the prices within the price - lookup file and sends the updated prices to the label printing routine for printing by a printing system . an electronic shelf label system may also share the price - lookup file and price changes to the price - lookup file . | 6Physics
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the present invention relates to an absorptive heat pump circulation systems and heating method . according to the present invention , an absorption heat pump circulation system comprises : a generator , equipped with a heat exchanger ; an evaporator , equipped with a driving heat source ; an absorber , equipped with a heat exchanger ; and an absorbent crystallizer . an absorption solution entrance of the crystallizer is connected to an absorption solution exit of the absorber and a crystallized absorption solution exit of the crystallizer is connected to an absorption solution entrance of the generator , and a crystal output of the crystallizer is connected to an absorption solution entrance of the absorber ; the heat exchanger of the generator and the heat exchanger of the absorber are connected to form a thermal cycling loop , which transfers the absorption heat generated by the absorber to the generator . since the absorbent crystallizer is provided , and the heat generated by the absorber is provided to the generator directly through the thermal cycling loop , then the external driving heat source required by the generator in the traditional absorption heating circulation system is essentially saved , so that the coefficient of performance is significantly improved . the present invention extensively applies to the utilization of excess heat at a low temperature as well as energy - saving and emission - reducing in the fields such as chemical industry , food industry , sewage treatment , sea water desalination and so on . | 8General tagging of new or cross-sectional technology
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a device and a method for forming a signature , a predefined number of shift registers being provided , to which input data to be tested is applied bit - by - bit and in parallel as successive data words and which serially shift the input data forward in a predefinable cycle , a signature being formed in the shift registers after a certain number of data words and cycles , a code generator which generates at least one additional bit position in at least one additional shift register from each data word in the signature also being provided . | 6Physics
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an improved photoelectric switching device for coordinate detection system comprises a first array of light emitting elements , a first array of photo - detecting elements for receiving the light from the first array of light emitting elements and producing a first block signal when the light is blocked by a stylus , such as a finger , a second array of light emitting elements , a second array of photo - detecting elements for receiving the light from the second array of light emitting elements and producing a second block signal when the light is blocked by the stylus wherein the light receiving surfaces of the second array of photo - detecting elements are aligned an angle , such as 180 degrees , with respect to those of the first array of photo - detecting elements , and a control means such as a microcomputer for driving the first and the second array of the light emitting elements and for discriminating the coordinates of the stylus on the display unit which displays a pattern having several regions allocated for certain control of optional equipment . therefore , the stylus can be detected even if there is an inadvertent operation in either of the first and the second photo - detecting elements due to a strong incidence of ambient light in the lateral direction . | 6Physics
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the present invention relates to a method of preparing a nitrogen - doped graphene comprising preparing a edge - functionalized graphene by binding a graphite with a organic material having amino groups and functional groups such as carboxy acid group through an electrophilic substitution reaction , and heat treating the resultant edge - functionalized graphene , and a nitrogen - doped graphene prepared thereby . according to the present invention , by a more inexpensive and simpler method , a nitrogen - doped graphene can be prepared at higher purity and higher yield . the nitrogen - doped graphene obtained by the present invention has very excellent physical and electric properties , and particularly has a superior oxygen reduction capability , compared with the platinum catalyst used at cathode of a h 2 / o 2 fuel cell so that it will replace the platinum to lower more the cost of a h 2 / o 2 fuel cell or to increase its life and further to provide a new turning point for the commercialization of a h 2 / o 2 fuel cell . | 2Chemistry; Metallurgy
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to provide an image forming method that includes supplying a toner to a developing roller using a toner supplying roller , and forming an image by the use of a one - component developer , wherein the toner supplying roller contains a polyurethane foam and is 5 mm to 12 mm in diameter , the polyurethane foam has an repulsion force of 100 g / mm to 400 g / mm , and the average cell diameter , or dc , of the polyurethane foam and the volume average particle diameter , or dt , of the toner satisfy the following mathematical expressions : 4 β¦ dt β¦ 10 30 dt + 50 β¦ dc β¦ 30 dt + 300 where dt and dc are in micrometer . | 6Physics
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an aspect of the present invention provides a monomer from which a polymer layer capable of keeping high display quality even in high temperature and high humidity environments can be formed . the monomer in an aspect of the present invention is a compound represented by p - sp 1 - z 2 - a 1 - n1 - z 3 - sp 2 - p : in the formula , p denotes the same or different radical polymerizable group ; and at least one of z 1 , z 2 , and z 3 denotes β nrco β or β conr β group . | 6Physics
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the present invention provides an apparatus that lifts , secures , splits and / or crushes tree stumps or other materials , particularly wooden materials and other materials that may be present at an excavation site . the apparatus is characterized in part by a two pivot point design . a first pivot point allows for the pivotable operation of an engaging unit which grabs and lifts the tree stump . the engaging unit further acts a durable and secure support member for the tree stump during the splitting and crushing process . the second pivot point allows for the pivotable operation of a cutting device which facilitates splitting and crushing of the stumps . | 0Human Necessities
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a method for treatment or prophylaxis of neoplastic diseases includes administering an antineoplastic preparation to a subject in need thereof . the active component of the antineoplastic preparation is alpha - ketoglutarate and / or a salt of alpha - ketoglutarate . | 0Human Necessities
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a resist film consisting of 5 , 11 , 17 , 23 , 29 , 35 - hexachloromethyl - 37 , 38 , 39 , 40 , 41 , 42 - hexamethoxycalix 6 ! arene sensitive to a high - energy beam and soluble to a solvent is formed on a substrate etchable by a dry etching , has a selective region thereof exposed to the high - energy beam , with a remaining region unexposed thereto , and developed to define a pattern on the substrate , as the remaining region is removed by the solvent , before the substrate with the pattern is subjected to the dry etching . a nanometric patterning and etching is permitted , with a reduced process time . | 2Chemistry; Metallurgy
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a low cost crimpable and sealable contact assembly including a contact member and a tubular sleeve member . the contact member is capable of being manually continuity crimped to a tip of an electrically conductive core of an electrically insulated wire . the tubular sleeve member is then deformed to hermetically seal it to the insulation on the wire , and the contact member . the hermetic seal protects the core from corrosion . this hermetic seal is particularly important where the core comprises aluminum . separating the crimping and sealing into separate operations permits them to be performed manually . the sleeve member may be comprised of polymeric material , or it may be metallic . the metallic embodiments may be mechanically or electromagnetically deformed . the polymeric sleeve members may , in addition , be heat shrunk . | 7Electricity
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system and method include luminaires , control switches , occupancy detectors , and photocells connected to central control module for setting up , testing , commissioning and maintaining the system . memory card interface and associated memory card provided for loading , saving and / or transferring configuration , update firmware , and log system operation data , which can be automatically recognized to perform appropriate actions . system and method provide switching between different mutually exclusive lighting modes where lighting of each mode is sequenced such that second lighting mode is initiated before first mode is terminated , resulting in continuity of lighting in controlled area . other features include daylight harvesting control with multiple zone dimming and switching , programmable attack and decay dimming rates , ability to return system to previous dimming level after lights have been turned off , and ability to start controlled lights at full light level then dim down to previous level to ensure lighting ballasts have sufficient start up voltage . | 7Electricity
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a perforating gun that has a detonator section in which a window is formed is assembled by : disposing a detonating cord in an inner bore of the perforating gun ; fixing a clip to a detonator ; gripping the clip with an installation tool ; inserting the clip laterally through the window of the detonator section using the installation tool ; and attaching the clip to the detonator cord by pressing the clip against the detonator cord using the installation tool . the clip has a planar base , an opening formed in the base for receiving the detonator , and a pair of prongs extending from the base , wherein each prong of the pair of prongs extends from an edge of the base and has a gripping end . | 5Mechanical Engineering; Lightning; Heating; Weapons; Blasting
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a dispenser sequentially dispenses web material from a working web roll and then a reserve web roll . a web sensing mechanism senses the presence of the working web at a back side of the main feed roller and introduces the leading end of the reserve web roll to a feed nip defined by two feed rollers immediately after the trailing end of the working web roll passes over a back side of the feed roller . web sensing , and controlled introduction of the leading end of the reserve web to the feed nip , are carried out by a simple and effective interaction of a grooved main feed roller , and a pair of pivotable lever arms β a web sensing arm mounted at the backside of the rollers , and a transfer arm mounted at the front side . the mechanism avoids double feeding of web by sensing the presence or absence of web at the back - side of the main feed roller . transfer fingers of the transfer arm are movable against the reserve roll web and into corresponding grooves in the main feed roller such that a leading end portion of the reserve roll web is reliably moved into the vicinity feed roller nip , where serrations provided in the edges of the grooves facilitate a gripping of the leading end portion to pull the web through the nip . the feed path is arranged to extend away from the transfer fingers so as to avoid interference of the transfer fingers with the subsequent feeding of the web . | 1Performing Operations; Transporting
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a method for transmitting synchronization information with data , which data corresponds to a sequence of samples representative of a signal , includes detecting the occurrence of two consecutive equivalent samples and inserting a synchronization pattern for the second - occurring sample prior to transmission . at a receiving end , the incoming signal is monitored to detect the presence of the sync pattern and hold the value of the receiver output at the value of the immediately previous received sample . in this manner , the signal is reconstructed without degradation , and byte synchronization information is sent without any bandwidth loss . | 7Electricity
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a collimator assembly for removing selected radiation output from a specimen . the assembly includes collimator elements with each element having walls comprised of a first material covered by an inner layer of a second material which preferentially absorbs inelastic scattered radiation created in the first material . | 6Physics
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an optical apparatus includes a transparent body arranged in an optical path of the optical apparatus and incorporating a relief hologram completely embedded therein and recording information of the mark , and an illuminator arranged outside the optical path to illuminate the hologram for providing a reconstructed image of the mark , the illumination being achieved in such a direction that the light passing through the hologram does not enter the optical path . | 6Physics
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a method of forming a selected dielectric that includes the steps of contacting a suitable substrate having a silicon containing layer with a gas mixture containing atomic nitrogen , nitric oxide and their reactive constituents at a pressure and temperature sufficient for effective dielectric layer formation for the selected dielectric layer . | 7Electricity
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a foam reduction agent consisting of dibasic esters is shown and a process using a liquid contact with polystyrene foam wherein the higher boiling temperature of the dibasic esters and contact with the liquid provides a volume reduction process and less evaporation loss as well as safer transportation of the chemicals and the polystyrene in its reduced state . the resulting reduced sludge is also recyclable to superior quality raw polystyrene foam beads and the reduction agents are recoverable for future use . the resulting sludge also has unexpected beneficial uses hereto for unknown as a waterproofing agent . | 2Chemistry; Metallurgy
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the present invention provides a ballast circuit powered by a system power source . the ballast , in operative connection with the system power source , is an inverting type of ballast designed to generate an asymmetric alternating lamp input current on a lamp input line . further , a gas discharge lamp is in operative connection to the lamp input line configured to receive the asymmetric alternating current . the inverting circuit of the ballast is configured with complementary switches configured to have unequal on times , thereby producing an asymmetric lamp input current . a dc blocking capacitor is provided to block any dc current from the lamp input line . the asymmetric alternating lamp input current eliminates visual striations otherwise occurring in the lamp . | 7Electricity
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disclosed is a scanning image display device for displaying an image on a plurality of display screens . the image display device includes a light source , a scanner for two - dimensionally scanning with light from the light source , and a controller which is electrically connected with the light source and the scanner . the controller controls the light source and the scanner to form an image on the surfaces to be scanned . the scanner is configured to be capable of scanning the independent plurality of scanning surfaces with the light from the light source . | 7Electricity
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the present invention relates to an improved disposable cleaning sheet for removing debris , especially hair from a non - smooth or rough surface , especially fibrous type surfaces such as carpeting or upholstery . the cleaning sheets comprise a fibrous substrate and a plurality of protrusions extending from strand elements embedded within fibrous substrate . the cleaning sheets use the protrusions to dislodge the debris from the surface being cleaned , and the fibrous substrate captures the dislodged debris without a backing for the protrusions interfering with the particle capture of the fibrous substrate . further , the protrusions are firmly embedded within the fibrous substrate such that they cannot be dislodged from the substrate in use . | 8General tagging of new or cross-sectional technology
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a high volume virtual impactor for sampling atmospheric aerosols has a plurality of inlet nozzles and associated receiving tubes mounted in a common frame or housing having passageways which divide the airflow through the inlet nozzles into a major flow and a minor flow . the minor flow , or the smaller volume flow , passes through the respective receiving tube into a common chamber , while the major flow is caused to turn 180 Β° between flow exit of the inlet nozzle and its associated receiving tubes and pass as through a small particle filter . the impactors are arranged in oppositely facing and aligned pairs . the exhaust ends of the receiving tubes in a part face each other , so that the flows from the receiving tubes will intermix in the center of a chamber , to prevent substantial particle impingement against the housing surfaces . the filters are located at the bottom of the housing to minimize losses . use of several parallel vertical impactor inlet nozzles and receiving tubes permits a high total flow rate while keeping the flow rate through any individual tube at a reasonable value and thus within good operating parameters . because the input nozzles and receiving tubes are mounted in a single frame , the mounting holes for them can be machined precisely to insure near perfect alignment and thus enhance operation . | 6Physics
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the subject matter of the invention is a device and a method for storing a traction chain , more specifically a self - bracing traction chain . such a device and such a method for storing the traction chain so that it occupies very little space are provided by having the traction chain wound into a plurality of side - by - side turns about a winding apparatus carried so as to be rotatable about its longitudinal axis . | 5Mechanical Engineering; Lightning; Heating; Weapons; Blasting
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a sensor is provided for measuring the speed of a moving sport object , for example , from a gun , bow or other implement , such as a bullet or paint ball or arrow . the sensor is operable over a short range and is preferably mounted in close proximity to the path of the moving object preferably utilizes cw doppler radar of a microwave radio frequency . in use , the unit is situated so as to place a transmit / receive antenna close to or in the line of motion of the object . such an antenna , so positioned , may be separated from the unit and connected through a transmission line . the remote display / annunciator can also or in the alternative be separated and located remote from the transmitter / receiver and connected by a cable or a wireless link . the sensor is useful for other speed measurements in sports applications , such as for measurement of bat speed , golf club head speed or the speed of another racket , club or bat type implement , or to measure punch or kick speed in martial arts . | 6Physics
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a tray for use in bonding orthodontic appliances to selected teeth of a patient is disclosed . the tray includes an outer shell having wall sections extending over facial , lingual , and occlusal surfaces of the selected teeth to form a channel including tooth cavities having a configuration matching and arranged for receiving the selected teeth . a matrix is bonded to the inner surface of the outer shell and is contoured to complement the facial or lingual surface of the teeth . a stabilization member extends from the outer shell and includes an inside surface contoured to complement at least a portion of the facial surface of a tooth located adjacent the selected teeth . orthodontic appliances are detachably connected to the matrix , wherein each appliance includes a base for bonding the appliance to a tooth . | 0Human Necessities
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a method for detonating a munition comprising the steps of providing a plurality of micro - detonators and microprocessors in said munition and initiating said micro - detonators in a predetermined sequence by means of said microprocessor . depending on the specific predetermined sequence which is selected , one of a variety of explosive modes may be achieved . | 5Mechanical Engineering; Lightning; Heating; Weapons; Blasting
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a method for maximizing i / o requests to a target port is provided . the method includes a storage controller obtaining an initiator allowed queue depth , receiving an i / o request and a current sequence identifier from an initiator logged into the target port , and determining if the initiator allowed queue depth is equal to a first queue depth corresponding to the initiator . if the initiator allowed queue depth is equal to the first queue depth then returning a queue full indication and a maximum sequence identifier equal to the current sequence identifier to the initiator . if the initiator allowed queue depth is not equal to the first queue depth then placing the i / o request on a queue , incrementing the first queue depth , and adjusting the maximum sequence identifier . adjusting the maximum sequence identifier includes adding the current sequence identifier to the initiator allowed queue depth and subtracting the first queue depth . | 6Physics
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multiple refrigerant circuits are operated in parallel , and each has an economizer cycle . one of the two circuits may have a greater capacity than the other . by controlling the two circuits to run in economized , conventional , bypassed , or economizer bypassed operation , the control is able to match demanded capacity . moreover , by exercising similar technique , the control can provide better humidity control , can limit or maintain head pressure , and can avoid power consumption peaks . | 5Mechanical Engineering; Lightning; Heating; Weapons; Blasting
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a device for the non - deleterious , passive aging of wine wherein the interior of the semi - permeable wall of the aging container , which provides the interface between the wine and the atmosphere , has a substantially larger interface area per unit volume of wine than does that of the prior art device . the device employs a polyhedron shaped aging container or vessel having a volumetric capacity of greater than 30 gallons ; and , a relationship of the interior surface area of the container to the volume of the container from 0 . 33 square inches to 1 . 0 cubic inch to 4 . 0 square inches to 1 . 0 cubic inch . in one advantageous embodiment , the container is a rectangular hexahedron . in another advantageous embodiment , the container is a trapezoidal hexahedron . | 2Chemistry; Metallurgy
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a live privacy policy method and system enables enterprises to update in real - time their privacy policy declaration by monitoring the third - party activities using the invention described herein . once the software is integrated into the website and web applications , third - party related activities are captured continuously and used to build a live profile that is also updated continuously . this allows enterprises adhere to privacy policy regulations without any delays . this also benefits consumers who are able to view the data being collected to determine if they want to opt out . | 7Electricity
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a junction assembly with leak detection means comprising a pair of mating surfaces forming the junction of two fluid conduits , means forming an annular containment chamber in at least one of the surfaces circumscribing the conduit passageway , a pair of spaced apart o - ring seals respectively disposed on opposite sides of the containment chamber , a fluid sensor extending into the containment chamber for sensing the presence of unwanted fluids therein due to the failure of an o - ring seal and a control system for responding to an output signal generated by the sensor to deactivate the system in the event of failure . | 8General tagging of new or cross-sectional technology
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a self - contained decontamination vehicle containing a system for man - carried equipment washing down personnel at the site of a major chemical disaster . the vehicle contains equipment for decontaminating the equipment used by the emergency personnel so that such man - carried equipment can be brought back into service immediately . all contaminated liquids are either retained within the vehicle for later disposition in a safe manner , or such liquids are decontaminated before being returned to the environment . | 6Physics
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an exfoliation corrosion detection method which enables rapid detection and evaluation of hidden exfoliation corrosion on aircraft with related cost savings . pressure exerted on the surface by the laser created plasma generates a pressure pulse or shock wave that propagates into the part . when the stress in the shock wave is above the dynamic elastic limit of the material , the surface material yields plastically . this plastic strain creates compressive residual stresses in the surface , thereby enabling detection of exfoliation corrosion , if present . | 6Physics
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the present invention discloses a usb memory card such as an intelligent stick , of which a control of data encryption is included to enhance data security and meet the data security requirement . the usb memory card of this invention is applicable for the traditional smart card market , like as e - commerce , id token in internet , as well as featuring a low system cost and a popular usb interface . the size of such usb memory card is small , easy - to - carry , and easy - to - use . | 6Physics
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an optical keyboard includes a key assembly for alphanumeric data input ; a keyboard housing being an integrally formed rectangular block for surrounding the key assembly , the keyboard housing including a left frame member , a right frame member , a rear frame member , and a front frame member ; and at least one actuation sensing module disposed on a periphery of the keyboard housing , each of the at least one actuation sensing module including a light emitting member for emitting light directed to a predetermined space above the key assembly within the keyboard housing to create a sensing zone , and a photo sensor for sensing light emitted from the light emitting member . | 7Electricity
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a method for automatic centerline extraction for a virtual endoscopy image of an organ having a boundary surface includes centering on selected points of an initial path through the image , which is derived from an endoscopy dataset , respective spheres exhibiting respective maximal diameters short of contacting the boundary surface ; and forming a centered path consecutively joining centers of the spheres . | 6Physics
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an oil filter relief valve having a tension spring housing with oil inlets and a first end and a second end , the first end being located adjacent the mounting plate of the filter , a base being fixedly connected to the second end of the spring housing and tension abutting and extending into the centertube of the filter element , a valve seat having a pointed surface and being located in the base with a channel formed therein for conducting oil therethrough , a resilient piston normally abutting the valve seat in sealing relation , a relatively rigid piston support on the piston , and a tension spring positioned between the first end of the tension spring housing and the piston support to urge the piston into sealing relation against the valve seat . this relief valve opens when the pressure of the oil entering the oil inlets and the channel in the valve seat exceed a particular threshold amount , thus exerting a force on the piston greater than the downward force naturally exerted by the spring . the piston is then lifted from the valve seat and the oil is allowed to flow through the relief valve and by - pass the filter element to immediately re - enter the motor . | 8General tagging of new or cross-sectional technology
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an integrated outlet guide vane assembly for turbomachinery typically includes at least one outlet guide vane and at least one bifurcation having a leading edge and a trailing edge . the turbomachinery has a central axis of rotation and a defined direction of rotation about the axis . the guide vane comprises an airfoil having a leading edge and a trailing edge and has a non - zero angle of lean in the direction of rotation and a non - zero sweep angle relative to a line perpendicular to the central axis . the leading edge of the bifurcation has a non - zero angle of lean in the direction of rotation and a non - zero sweep angle relative to a line perpendicular to the central axis . the trailing edge of the vane is faired into the leading edge of the bifurcation . | 5Mechanical Engineering; Lightning; Heating; Weapons; Blasting
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the handgrip is inclined to one side of the bow &# 39 ; s lengthwise axis β to the right for a right - handed archer and to the left for a left - handed archer . thus in the firing position the hand holding the grip has its palm facing towards the ground . the hand grip also has a hemispherical thrust surface which fits into the hollow of the hand , and the arrow is fired from a position above the hand . | 5Mechanical Engineering; Lightning; Heating; Weapons; Blasting
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an entertainment system that has improved failure recovery characteristics and reduces the connection components is disclosed . in one aspect , an inflight entertainment system comprises a plurality of physically interconnected head end line replaceable units and a plurality of serially - connected networking line replaceable units physically interconnected in a serial configuration , wherein two of the serially - connected networking line replaceable units at the edge of the serial configuration are physically interconnected with two of the head end line replaceable units , respectively , wherein a loop - free head end data path is maintained between active head end line replaceable units by regulating link participation in the head end data path , and wherein one or more loop - free serially - connected networking data paths are maintained between at least one of the two head end line replaceable units and active serially - connected networking line replaceable units by regulating link participation in the serially - connected networking data paths . | 7Electricity
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aminopiperidine derivatives of formula and pharmaceutically acceptable derivatives thereof useful in methods of treatment of bacterial infections in mammals , particularly in man : | 2Chemistry; Metallurgy
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an apparatus and method is disclosed for controlling a load capable of functioning for a predetermined purpose in response to a predetermined amount of electrical power . the load can be operated from either an ac or dc source using a two - wire connection . the predetermined amount of electrical power is applied to the load if a sensor senses a triggering event . during the time period when a triggering event is sensed , power is cycled on and off to the load in order to enable continuous monitoring of the trigger event . during most of the time period , the sensor receives power to maintain its operations from a storage circuit . if the charge in a capacitor decreases to a predetermined value , the predetermined amount of electrical power is removed from the load momentarily to allow replenishment of the capacitor charge . | 7Electricity
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one embodiment relates to a method of generating an n - bit checksum for variable - length data . an n - bit data word of the variable - length data is received by data input circuitry , and an n - bit input checksum generator is used to calculate an updated value of the n - bit checksum for n - bit data words . a plurality of smaller checksum generators and the n - bit input checksum generator are each used to calculate a last value of the n - bit checksum for the last data word of the variable - length data . control signals are used to controllably select the last value of the n - bit checksum from outputs of said checksum generators . other embodiments and features are also disclosed . | 7Electricity
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the united states faces significant environmental burden to treat and transport Λ 0 . 61 billion kg of defective tomatoes every year . the present disclosure provides for the treatment and processing of culled tomatoes in microbial - electrochemical systems , using the microbial fuel cell as a model reactor . the fundamental differences between the long - term oxidative behavior of unprocessed culled tomatoes compared to the three readily soluble substrates are disclosed . ac electrochemical impedance spectroscopy analyses indicate the influential impedance contributions of the peel & amp ; seed to the cull oxidation . cyclic voltammetry tests indicate that the indigenous redox - active pigments in the cull influence the faradaic processes involved in the cull oxidation . | 2Chemistry; Metallurgy
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an endpoint uses interactive connectivity establishment to enable multimedia communications to traverse network address translators . a security policy enables security devices and asymmetric security devices to forward ice messages . a management device stores information about an initial message . later , a security device receives an ice message and sends and authorization request to the management device . the management device compares information in the authorization request to information in memory . according to the comparison , the management device authorizes the security device to forward the ice message . | 7Electricity
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a room monitoring device designed and intended to detect a bowel movement of a person occupying the room , such as a baby or infant or an adult with special needs or in a care facility . the device tests the air for particular substances such as , but not limited to , methane and hydrogen sulfide . the test is performed multiple times per minute to reduce the chances of a false - positive detection . once the device detects a positive bm , it alerts a user via wi - fi message , sms text message , visual alerts , and / or audio alerts . this device may be paired with existing monitoring devices , such as a baby monitor with a remote camera . | 6Physics
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an air return system for a rotatable rack baking oven having a heat source and a blower associated therewith for providing a flow of heated air across a baking chamber of the oven . the outlet end of the blower is connected via ductwork to an air outlet vent which introduces the heated air into the baking chamber . the air outlet vent includes a lattice of fixed vanes which are elongated in the direction of intended air flow . this arrangement channels the heated air to exit normal to the outlet vent to maintain a well defined column of air with less turbulence . an air return vent is located opposite the air inlet vent and is operatively associated with the heating means and the inlet side of the blower . the air return vent includes a panel having a plurality of holes through which the air may be drawn . a number of return holes in the return vent are blocked such that their numbers vary in inverse proportion to the drawing force produced by the inlet of the blower . this produces a uniform draw of air from the baking chamber , aiding in the uniform flow across the chamber . | 0Human Necessities
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a output storage latch within a combinational logic circuit may be adapted to form a scan flip - flop latch that supports both functional operation and scan chain testing of a combinational logic matrix included in the combinational logic circuit . a described master / slave clock approach allows the scan flip - flop latch to support receiving into a scan chain a sequence of test input data , execution of combinational logic matrix testing based on the test input data , and sequentially outputting test results to a test result register for comparison with expected results . the described scan flip - flop latch may be used along side unaltered output storage latches thereby allowing flexibility with respect to the number and placement scan chain test points within an integrated circuit . use of the described dual - use scan flip - flop latch results in a less complex circuit design , reduced circuit area requirements and improved reliability . | 6Physics
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a filtered ventilating system for a cooking unit incorporates a hood emplaceable above a cooking unit . an exhaust stack extends from the hood for removing cooking fumes captured by the hood . a barrier wall divides the interior of the hood into inlet and outlet zones open to the cooking unit and exhaust stack , respectively , and is provided with a fume opening to receive a filter for grease and the like . wash down pipes respectively extend along the exhaust zone of the hood adjacent the filter and along an exhaust stack . a motor rotates the wash down pipes and a suitable supply provides wash liquid to the pipes , which are thus energizable to simultaneously rotate and spray the wash liquid onto adjacent hood , filter and exhaust stack surfaces for cleaning same . pivot and latch apparatus supports the filter for reversal on the barrier wall , to permit both sides of the filter to be cleaned by liquid from the wash down pipes . | 8General tagging of new or cross-sectional technology
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provided is a surface - coated barium titanate particulate for us in multilayer ceramic capacitors and for which the grain growth during high - temperature firing has been suppressed . also provided is a production method for same . barium titanate particulate obtained by means of a hydrothermal reaction , wherein the coated barium titanate particulate has an average particle diameter of at least 10 nm but less than 1000 nm , a ba / ti ratio of 0 . 80 - 1 . 20 inclusive , a c / a ratio of 1 . 001 - 1 . 010 inclusive , and a coating layer comprising at least one kind of metal compound selected from the group consisting of mg , ca , ba , mn and rare earth elements is included on the surface thereof . the coated barium titanate particulate according to the present invention is produced by means of a method including : a step for obtaining barium titanate particulate by mixing an aqueous solution containing barium hydroxide and an aqueous solution containing titanium hydroxide at a ba / ti ratio of 0 . 80 - 1 . 20 inclusive , and subjecting same to a hydrothermal reaction at a temperature of 200 - 450 Β° c . inclusive , a pressure of 2 . 0 - 50 mpa inclusive , and for a reaction time of 0 . 1 minutes - 1 hour inclusive ; a step for uniformly dispersing the barium titanate particulate in an aqueous solution ; and a step for coating the metal compound on the surface of the barium titanate particulate . | 2Chemistry; Metallurgy
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a controller is described that includes wiring to transport notification that a fifo that holds data to be used to display content on a display has reached a threshold . the controller also includes first control circuitry to turn on a phase locked loop circuit to cause logic circuitry within the controller downstream from the pll to begin to receive a first clock in response to the notification . the logic circuitry is to transport data read from a memory toward the fifo . the controller also includes second control circuitry to cause the memory to use a second clock provided by the controller in response to the notification . | 6Physics
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an atractylodes lancea extract feed additive and a preparation method thereof are provided . the atractylodes lancea extract feed additive takes an atractylodes lancea extract and a carrier as raw materials . the atractylodes lancea extract is prepared by the ultrasonic auxiliary water extraction . the preparation method of the present invention has less raw material waste , high activity component content in the extract and acquisition rate of the extractum , which facilitates improving the effect efficiency and reducing production cost . the atractylodes lancea extract feed additive as a natural plant feed additive is capable of reducing malaria incidence , restoring consciousness and relieving uneasiness , and diuretically swelling . | 0Human Necessities
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this invention is directed to the production of flavoring compositions obtained by heating a spray or atomized droplets of a saturated or partially saturated vegetable oil to a temperature of at least 480 Β° c . in an oxygen starved atmosphere in a fast pyrolysis reactor within 1 . 0 second . the process is further characterized in that the vegetable oil and the pyrolysis products produced from the vegetable oil are maintained at over 480 Β° c . for a period of time less than one second , and rapidly quenched , within 0 . 1 second , and the resulting liquid extract is separated and collected . the flavor compositions of this invention are further characterized in that they comprise a unique composition of flavor notes , and exhibit a full rich flavor complement . these flavor compositions are suitable for use as a food additive in order to enhance or provide food flavoring . | 0Human Necessities
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a device that synchronizes an output stage of an electronic memory by enabling the output stage of the memory device after data has been retrieved from the memory , the memory chip is enabled , and output of the memory data is requested . the device also can enable the output stage of the memory regardless of whether the data has been retrieved from the memory based upon receipt of a forced activation signal , and can enable the output stage of the memory for selected bits . | 6Physics
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a variable reluctance pickup system for steel string musical instruments is described which provides a highly asymmetrical magnetic field for preferentially sensing and generating electrical signals responsive to string vibrations perpendicular to the string plane . the described pickup system includes individual magnetic circuits with pole pieces , and a sensing coil for each string . the pickup system further includes special planar poletip faces which modify the spatial configuration of the magnetic fields emanating from the polepieces to render the pickup system relatively insensitive to &# 34 ; bending &# 34 ; of a string from its normal quiescent position . the described pickup system is designed to provide electronically amplified musical instruments with tonal characteristics similar to the tonal characteristics of acoustic string instruments . | 6Physics
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the present invention relates to a positive photosensitive resin composition and a method for forming patterns by using the same . the positive photosensitive resin composition includes a novolac resin , an ortho - naphthoquinone diazide sulfonic acid ester , a dye and a solvent . the novolac resin further includes hydroxy - type novolac resin , which is synthesized by condensing hydroxylbenzaldehyde compound with aromatic hydroxyl compound . the dye includes at least one selected from the group consisting of diazo dye , anthraquinone dye and chromium azo dye , as well as triarylmethane dye . since the positive photosensitive resin composition can form colorfully fine patterns on metal circuits , and such patterns are not decolored after being etched , thereby beneficially blocking the reflected light of the metal circuits . | 7Electricity
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the invention refers to a system and method for the creation , modification , storage , exchange and sharing of detailed design and production of reinforcement for buildings . the system and method according to the invention incorporates a data administration system , which offers the user of the invention the ability to create the detailed designs of the reinforcement and to use the reinforcement data for a variety of reasons , such as the calculation of the volume of the material needed , the selection of reinforcement , the control of cnc machines for the production of the reinforcement etc ., in an error free process . | 6Physics
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a system includes an implantable polymer for increasing the dimensions of layers of tissue . in one embodiment , the implantable polymer is delivered transorally using a scope and injection needle . the system allows for visualization and injection of polymer into the lower esophageal sphincter . methods of treating gastroesophageal reflux disease include insertion of the distal portion of the injection needle into the esophageal tissue and injection of a polymer liquid to enlarge tissue dimensions . the polymer can be injected at several sites to distribute localized pressures and attain better distribution of the tissue bulking effect . | 0Human Necessities
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this invention relates to a connector plate for joining wooden members comprising a planar metal plate having at least one pair of teeth formed by being struck from the plate so as to form a single opening therebetween with the teeth extending in a direction that is approximately perpendicularly and with the width of one of the teeth at its root being greater than the width of the other tooth at its root , and the length of such one tooth being greater than the length of the other tooth . | 8General tagging of new or cross-sectional technology
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a copolymer comprising chlorotrifluoroethylene and 0 . 01 to 1 % by mole of perfluoro of the formula : r . sub . f -- o -- cf β cf . sub . 2 wherein r f is a c 3 - c 6 perfluoroalkyl group , and having a melt flow rate of 0 . 01 to 200 Γ 10 - 3 cc / sec ., which has good mechanical strength and sufficiently high melting point . | 2Chemistry; Metallurgy
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optical storage media often contain data structures for a menu suitable for selection of a title , a chapter , a parameter or others . such menus usually comprise a number of buttons to be displayed , with each button having a state . possible states of buttons are β unselected β, β selected β or β activated β. according to the invention , the representation of a menu button may vary , depending on its state . an image or an image sequence , e . g . cartoon , may be associated to a buttons state , providing user animation . further , a sound or sound sequence , e . g . melody or click , may be associated to a buttons state , and may be played back when the button enters this state . a data structure is disclosed which allows storage of such menu data e . g . on a blu - ray disc . | 6Physics
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a whisk with a plurality of loops at one end thereof having a hollow handle body flaring toward the loops , and receiving in the flared region a correspondingly shaped insert which can be rigidly joined to said body , said insert cooperating with the body to ensure tight affixation of loops . the body - insert assembly including affixed loops is covered by a peripheral plastic layer . | 0Human Necessities
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a circuit for providing commutation control signals to a commutator for a polyphase brushless dc motor in a mass data storage device includes an accumulator to accumulate a digital count that is proportional or related to a phase difference between the commutation control signals and a motor bemf . a digital variable frequency oscillator generates an oscillator output signal of frequency proportional to the digital count to reset the accumulator after a predetermined time determined by the frequency . the circuit may also include a digital filter between the digital accumulator and the digital variable frequency oscillator to generate a magnitude signal of magnitude proportional to the accumulated count for delivery to the variable frequency oscillator to control the frequency thereof . | 7Electricity
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a method for desensitizing explosives illicitly manufactured from commercial fertilizers , preferably ammonium nitrate . ammonium nitrate prills are impregnated with microballoons which carry a desensitizing agent , preferably water . the microballoons are sufficiently small that they can be incorporated into the prills where they are not easily separated . should the modified ammonium nitrate be used as a starting material for the manufacture of anfo , the resulting anfo exhibits a diminished explosive potential . the microballoons release their contents in response to a prompt shock wave which passes through the anfo . the released water quenches the explosive reactions in an / fuel compositions and curtails the explosive performance of the anfo . further , the microballoons are a benign additive having no adverse impact on the fertilizer itself , the plant material or the environment if it is instead used for its intended purpose as a fertilizer . | 2Chemistry; Metallurgy
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a unique sabot for a sub - caliber or otherwise unusually configured projectile , the sabot being designed to have regions which , under the pressures automatically applied to one or more surfaces of the sabot during the launching of the projectile , fail , causing fracturing of the sabot and separation of the sabot pieces from the projectile within a short distance from the end of the launching device . particular structure including a frangible sabot body with separation slots shaped to concentrate stresses in the body , and external pressure elements aligned with the slots are provided to achieve the desired end . immediate break - up of the sabot at the end of the launching means , such as a gun barrel , assures a short area of danger from the sabot fragments in the launching area . | 5Mechanical Engineering; Lightning; Heating; Weapons; Blasting
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a piston of an internal combustion engine may include a piston head , a piston hub and a connecting rod having a joint end connected via an articulated connection to the piston hub . a reservoir may be provided and configured to receive splash oil for cooling the piston head . the reservoir may include at least one splash outlet directed towards the piston head . the reservoir may be arranged at the joint end of the connecting rod on a side facing towards the piston head . | 5Mechanical Engineering; Lightning; Heating; Weapons; Blasting
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the invention concerns a gearing for an adjustment device , especially an automotive adjustment device . included is a threaded spindle as well as a spindle nut sitting on the threaded spindle , while inside a housing of the gearing . on either side of the spindle nut , there is provided a bearing bush to mount the spindle nut inside the gearing housing , while at least one of the bearing bushes consists of flexible material and is clamped under prestressing between the gearing housing and the spindle nut . | 8General tagging of new or cross-sectional technology
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an integrated processor is provided with a memory control unit having refresh queue logic for refreshing dynamic random access memory banks during idle memory cycles . the refresh queue logic includes a queue counter and allows the refresh requests to be given a lower priority than other memory transactions until the required refresh rate is in danger of being violated . at this lower priority the refresh requests are honored and retired from a refresh queue only in the absence of other memory transactions . in the event that the refresh queue becomes full , top priority is given to the execution of a refresh request . in this case , a refresh request is honored and retired from the queue immediately after the conclusion of the current memory transaction . this queuing mechanism allows the refresh requests to be buffered until idle memory cycles are available or until absolutely necessary to prevent the violation of refresh timing constraints . | 6Physics
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the present invention is a pumping system which mixes liquids with a well - controlled proportioning and flow rate . the pumping system according to the invention comprises a liquid mixing device placed upstream from a pump . the liquids are taken from vessels , cyclically introduced , in a determined proportion , in a mixing chamber through alternate opening of on - off solenoid valves . the system is controlled at the input by using a damping means such as bellows in antechambers in order to avoid the effects of velocity discontinuities at the time of the opening and of the closing of the valves . the delivery of pump is controlled at the input as well as at the discharge end . the system may be used for liquid chromatography plants . | 5Mechanical Engineering; Lightning; Heating; Weapons; Blasting
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disclosed herein is a wholly aromatic polyester comprising a structural unit represented by the formula : ## str1 ## a structural unit represented by the formulae , and : ## str2 ## or a structural unit represented by the formulae , and : ## str3 ## wherein x represents a c 1 to c 5 - hydrocarbon group , a halogen atom or an alkoxy group , and ## str4 ## wherein y represents an oxygen atom , a sulfur atom , a so 2 group , a carbonyl group , an alkylene group or an alkylidene group , or a single bond directly connecting the two benzene rings and r 1 , r 2 , r 3 , r 4 , r 5 , r 6 , r 7 and r 8 represent respectively a hydrogen atom , a halogen atom or a hydrocarbon group , in the case of , the aromatic polyester containing 5 to 20 mol % of the unit , 35 to 65 mol % of the unit , 15 to 45 mol % of the unit and 5 to 20 mol % of the unit , and the amount of the unit and the amount of the unit being substantially equimolar , in the case of , the aromatic polyester containing the units , , and , so that the sum of the amounts of the unit and the unit and the sum of the amounts of the unit and the unit are substantially equimolar , the ratio of the amount of the unit to the amount of the unit is from 95 : 5 to 5 : 95 and the ratio of the amount of the unit to the amount of the unit is from 65 : 35 to 100 : 0 , and the aromatic polyester showing a logarithmic viscosity of at least 0 . 4 dl / g at a concentration of 0 . 5 % by weight ). | 2Chemistry; Metallurgy
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a one step method and apparatus for forming a pressure sensitive adhesive transdermal drug device having a scored release liner which comprises positioning a web containing the release liner using a cutting die having a first cutting element designed to completely cut through the web to form the device and a second cutting element designed to cut only the release liner . | 8General tagging of new or cross-sectional technology
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the present invention relates to a method for facilitating monitoring , in the course of time , of the evolution of an underground zone by compared analysis of a certain number n of seismic record sets obtained respectively after n successive 3d seismic surveys . the method comprises using a pattern recognition technique applied to all of the seismic events of the n surveys considered and analysed simultaneously , which allows to show the evolutions of the seismic events in the subsoil . application : monitoring of changes occurring in a reservoir zone of the subsoil during production for example . | 6Physics
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a low cost air filter restriction indicator gauge for use in conjunction with an internal combustion engine can be achieved by both simplifying individual part configuration and reducing overall part count . more specifically , a simplified design can be achieved by utilizing a one piece base cap which includes a locking extension and reset button integral therewith . by having this part injection moldable , it is easy to fabricate and lower in cost as a complex locking pin assembly can be eliminated . further , the low cost device can be further enhanced by providing a two color visual indicator which displays one color when the device is in its reset position and a second color when the device is in its locked or set position . | 8General tagging of new or cross-sectional technology
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an adjustment head is provided to attach an elongated member of an artificial leg to a prosthetic leg . the adjustment head includes an upper portion and a lower portion . the upper portion provides adjustment of the elongated member in a translatory direction . the lower portion , in combination with the upper portion , provides adjustment of the elongated member in an angular direction . in making the translatory adjustment , the screw provided for this purpose will not be subject to direct breaking forces by being angled due to any angular adjustment of the elongated member , such screw always being maintained in a fixed vertical alignment . | 0Human Necessities
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a medical instrument set and method of use for surgically treating bony aberrations of the calcaneus such as calcaneal compression fractures . the present medical instrument set allows surgical treatment of bony aberrations through a minimally invasive procedure that provides better outcomes than both a closed reduction and an open reduction procedure . the medical instrument set includes one or more of an access needle , drill , depth guide , cement plunger , and curette . the access needle is used to provide access to a desired calcaneal site and is characterized by a cannula and a removable trocar tip . the drill is used to bore into the calcaneus . the depth guide is used to visually indicate how far a medical instrument extends beyond and / or through the access needle cannula . the cement plunger is used to introduce bone cement into the desired calcaneal site . the curette is used to mechanically create a void at the desired calcaneal site . | 0Human Necessities
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a method for restarting a vehicle engine that is stopped at a known crank angle includes actuating a clutch located in a torque path between a starting motor and the engine with desired pressure related to the known crank angle during the restart , and using the starting motor to drive the engine during the restart . | 8General tagging of new or cross-sectional technology
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isolated dna encoding mu - subtype opioid receptor polypeptides is provided . recombinant cloning vectors which include this dna and cells that incorporate these vectors are also provided . methods for producing these receptors and purifying them from native and heterologous sources are also disclosed . | 2Chemistry; Metallurgy
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computer software and portable memory for an electronic educational toy designed to stimulate the development of a child &# 39 ; s mind using audio feedback , the educational toy including an enclosure enclosing a processor , data storage medium and a speaker and having a substantially planar surface , at least a portion of which comprises a contact - sensitive display screen for being contacted by the child . | 6Physics
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a power converter apparatus , such as a dc β dc converter , includes a switch that controls current transfer between an input port and an inductance . a control circuit is operative , while current is being transferred between the inductance and a clamping circuit , to control the switch responsive to a current in the inductance . for example , the control circuit may include a current sensor configured to be coupled in series with the inductance and a switch control circuit operative to control the first switch responsive to a current sense signal generated by the current sensor . the switch control circuit may be operative to prevent transition of the switch from the first state to the second state until the current sense signal meets a predetermined criterion , e . g ., a signal state indicative of a desired current condition , such as a current approximating zero or a current reversal . related operating methods are also discussed . | 8General tagging of new or cross-sectional technology
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a heat dissipation device includes a first heat sink , a second heat sink and a heat pipe transferring heat from the first heat sink to the second heat sink . a bracket includes a first end attached to the first heat sink and a second end attached to the second heat sink , thus enhancing the strength and stability of the heat dissipation device . | 8General tagging of new or cross-sectional technology
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a substrate processing apparatus includes a processing chamber which processes a substrate ; a substrate supporting body which supports the substrate in the processing chamber ; a heating member which heats the substrate and which is disposed on an opposite side from the substrate with respect to the substrate supporting body ; a substrate temperature detecting device provided at a position opposed to a surface of the substrate ; and a light - shielding member which shields stray light from the heating member and which is disposed around the substrate , wherein the light - shielding member has quartz members and an opaque member sandwiched between the quartz members . | 7Electricity
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a method assesses the rotational speed of a machine , and more particularly the rotational speed of a rotating equipment prime mover controlled by a governor . such machines include turbo machinery and relate to a measurement device for measuring speed . the method measures a number of pulses during a measurement interval , determines a portion of a pulse pattern , determines an integration period , and calculates the rotational speed based on the portion of the pulse pattern . | 6Physics
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